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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 25, 2015 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

REP. SCHIFF ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ART COMPETITION FOR 
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ONLINE VOTING FOR “PEOPLE’S 
CHOICE” WINNER

Alverno High School

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick 

E-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org

Arcadia High School

180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007

Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee

bforsee@ausd.net

Arroyo Pacific Academy

41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 

(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke

E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org

Barnhart School

240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan Williamson

Kindergarten - 8th grade

website: www.barnhartschool.org

Bethany Christian School

93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl

E-mail address: jml@bcslions.org

website: www. bcslions.org

Clairbourn School

8400 Huntington Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91775

Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172

FAX: 626-286-1528

E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org

Foothill Oaks Academy

822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 301-9809 

Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaber

info@foothilloaksacademy.org 

preschool@foothilloaksacademy.org

Frostig School

971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 791-1255

Head of School: Chris Schnieders, PhD

Email: Jackykn@frostig.org

The Gooden School

192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano

website: www.goodenschool.org

High Point Academy

1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 

Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989

website: www.highpointacademy.org

LaSalle High School

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org

Principal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC

Monrovia High School

325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson

Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us

Odyssey Charter School

725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill

website: www.odysseycharterschool.org

Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barraza

website: http://phs.pusd.us

St. Rita Catholic School

322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

Principal Joan Harabedian (626) 355-9028 

website: www.st-rita.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther Salinas

E-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us

Sierra Madre Middle School 

160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett Newsom

E-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us

Walden School

74 S San Gabriel Blvd

Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 

www.waldenschool.net

Weizmann Day School

1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 797-0204

Lisa Feldman: Head of School

Wilson Middle School

300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln

E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us

Pasadena Unified School District

351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109

(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us

rcadia Unified School District

234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net

Monrovia Unified School District

325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016

(626) 471-2000 Website: www.monroviaschools.net

Duarte Unified School District

1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010

(626)599-5000 Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced 
that he will host the annual Congressional Art Competition Forum & 
Exhibit for the 28th District, featuring high school students’ artwork 
from the 28th Congressional District, on Sunday, April 26, 2015. The 
Congressional Art Competition receives submissions from all across 
the country. The winner from each Congressional District has their 
work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

 In addition, for the last few years, Rep. Schiff hosts a “People’s 
Choice” award, which will be decided through an online vote. To 
vote for the “People’s Choice,” constituents should go to Rep. Schiff’s 
website under Art Competition. Voting will be open through 
Wednesday, April 22, 2015. 

 “Every year, I am amazed at the talent and creativity displayed in 
the art I receive from high school students across our community. 
Students, their families, and constituents from across our community 
will be able to weigh in, just like the panel of judges, and pick the 
‘People’s Choice’ winner online,” said Schiff. “I look forward to 
seeing all the entries and welcoming artists and their families at the 
exhibition. Go to my website and vote—I’m excited to see who my 
constituents pick as a winner.” 

 The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide the 
opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize 
the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, hundreds 
of thousands of high school students have participated in the 
nationwide competition. 

 The first place winner’s artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one 
year, the piece awarded second place will hang in the Congressman’s 
Washington, D.C. Office for one year, the piece awarded third 
place will hang in his Burbank District Office for one year and the 
“People’s Choice” winner’s artwork will be displayed in Rep. Schiff’s 
Hollywood District Office.

 The winners of the contest will be announced at the 28th 
Congressional High School Art Competition Forum & Exhibit 
on Sunday, April 26, 2015. All student participants will receive a 
Congressional Certificate of Recognition. The exhibit will be held 
at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge at Van de Kamp Hall 
located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. 
Parking and admission to Van de Kamp Hall are free. Exhibit viewing 
will begin at 3:00 pm and the Forum and Awards Presentation will 
take place at 5:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. 

To RSVP, please contact Teresa Lamb Simpson in Rep. Schiff’s 
Burbank District Office at (818) 450-2900 or (323) 315-5555.

PASADENA UNIFIED SPONSORS SUMMER OPTIONS FAIR

Numerous Programs that Serve PUSD Kids will be On Hand

Pasadena, CA – The last day of school for Pasadena Unified School 
District (PUSD) students is June 4 but learning can continue all 
summer long thanks to programs offered by PUSD, Pasadena 
LEARNs, the Pasadena Educational Foundation and other district 
partners. To learn about all of the options available for PUSD youth, 
PUSD will host the free Summer Options Fair Tuesday, April 28 
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rose City High School Courtyard at the 
PUSD Education Center, 351 S. Hudson Avenue, Pasadena.

“While it is important that students get some R&R this summer, 
we need to make sure that the learning never stops,” said PUSD 
Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald. “The high quality summer 
programs offered by the district and its partners are both fun and 
educational and can help combat the summer learning slide.”

In addition to the summer program providers, there will be 
performances by students in the Pasadena LEARN’s afterschool 
and summer program. District, city of Pasadena and community 
partner agencies will provide information about preschool summer 
options, summer reading programs and other services for school age 
children. PUSD Food Services will also be present at the Summer 
Options Fair promoting the 29 sites in Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra 
Madre where kids 18 years old or younger can get a free breakfast 
and lunch, no questions asked.

Information about some of the summer programs on offer and more 
details about the Summer Options Fair can be found at gopusd.com/
summer.

WHAT: Pasadena Unified School District Summer Options Fair

WHEN: Tuesday, April 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Rose City High School Courtyard at the PUSD Education 
Center, 351 S. Hudson Avenue, Pasadena. (Parking Available in lot 
off of Oak Knoll Avenue)

Invite your friends - Everyone is welcome!
Craft & Food Vendors to help you find 
that perfect gift for Mother’s Day, 
Birthdays, New Home, and other 
special occassions!
A special area for 
Kid’s art activities!
Questions? Caroline Tanaka carolinetanaka@gmail.com or 626.217.3791 
All proceeds go to the Bethany Christian School
93 N. Baldwin Avenue, Suite B, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 T: 626.355.3527 F: 626.921.1285bethanychristian@bcslions.org www.bcslions.org/BCSLions@BethanyLionsSHOPPINGSPRINGSaturday, May 2nd 9am - 2pm 
EXTRAVAGANZA!
@ the BCS Gym
AREA RESIDENTS 
NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST 
AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY

 The following local residents were among 1,666 
students named to Biola University’s Fall 2014 
Dean’s List for academic excellence:

Laura Aasland of Altadena.

Melissa Altamirano of Pasadena.

Beverly Chan of Arcadia.

Mackenzie Conner of Arcadia.

Caraline Dirks of Altadena.

Taylor Dirks of Altadena.

Chenfan Feng of Arcadia.

Jessica Guerra of Pasadena.

Theresa Inchaurregui of Pasadena.

Joseph Klotzle of Pasadena.

Jasmin Longtin of Monrovia.

Molly McMahon of Altadena.

Madeline Pefferle of Duarte.

Crystal Pun of Arcadia.

Joshua Witczak of Sierra Madre.

 Biola students are placed on the Dean’s List to 
honor those with a grade point average of 3.6 or 
higher while enrolled in twelve of more credit 
units and whose cumulative grade point average 
is at least a 3.2. This past fall, 38 percent of Biola 
students achieved this academic goal.

 “Inclusion on the Biola Dean’s List is an indication 
that this student is performing exceptionally well 
in a rigorous academic program,” said vice provost 
for academic administration, Patricia Pike. 
“Our Dean’s List students are bright, motivated, 
engaged, competent, and personable. They are 
already demonstrating the characteristics of 
success that results from applied intelligence and 
that will support future endeavors in society, 
community, career, and family life.”

 Biola’s grade point average requirement for the 
Dean’s List is one of the highest among Southern 
California Christian Universities.

 Biola University is a leading Christ-centered 
university in Southern California that offers 
a premier, nationally ranked 
education within the setting of 
an all-Christian community. 
Founded in 1908, Biola is 
committed to the mission of 
biblically centered education, 
scholarship and service -- 
equipping men and women in 
mind and character to impact the 
world for the Lord Jesus Christ. 
With more than 6,300 students at 
its Los Angeles-area campus and 
around the world, the university 
offers 145 academic programs 
through its six schools, ranging 
from the B.A. to the Ph.D. For 
more information, visit www.
biola.edu.


THE REEL DEAL: by Ben Show

FURIOUS 7 REVIEW

Having not seen any of the previous ‘Fast and Furious’, I had no idea what 
to expect from this movie. This franchise has a massive fan base, and I 
had heard from many people that this was the best film yet, so I had high 
hopes for it; however, I was worried that my lack of knowledge of the 
franchise would not enable me to enjoy the film, and so I went into the 
theater with high hopes but slightly doubtful. 

 Having taken down Owen Shaw (Luke Evans), Dom (Vin Diesel) 
and his team have attracted the unwanted attention of Shaw’s older 
brother, Deckard (Jason Statham). They have also got the attention of the 
mysterious Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell) who will give them the tools they 
need if they get him the powerful hacker known as Ramsey (Nathalie 
Emmanuel).

 ‘Furious 7’ is an exceptional action film simply because you do not 
have to have seen any of the previous films to not only understand what is 
going on but also feel for the characters. The story is very slick and well-
refined for an action film, with no extraneous action sequences and the 
clunky, cliché dialogue cut back to a minimum. The standout of this film 
is the cinematography, which is extremely revolutionary. The camera 
angles and shots that are chosen make the film flow beautifully. ‘Furious 
7’ is an exciting yet highly emotional film that works as a perfect action 
movie as well as a stunning tribute to the work of Paul Walker, who shines 
in his role.